narrow-mindedly
intermediateB2/ˈnɛəroʊˌmaɪndɪdli/ · nar-row-mind-ed-ly
in a way that shows a limited outlook or perspective.
Meanings
in a way that shows a limited outlook or perspective.
ایک طریقے سے جو محدود نقطہ نظر یا نظریہ ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
تنگ نظری سے
Tang nazari se
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- narrow-mindedly held views
- act narrow-mindedly towards others
Example Sentences
He narrow-mindedly dismissed different opinions without consideration.
اس نے تنگ نظری سے مختلف آراء کو بغیر غور کے خارج کر دیا۔
Us ne tang nazari se mukhtalif ara ko baghair ghor ke kharij kar diya.
She approached the discussion narrow-mindedly, focusing only on her perspective.
اس نے اس بحث کو تنگ نظری سے دیکھا، صرف اپنے نقطہ نظر پر توجہ دی۔
Us ne is behas ko tang nazari se dekha, sirf apne nuqta nazar par tawajjo di.
Narrow-mindedly agreeing with popular opinion can hinder personal growth.
عام رائے کے ساتھ تنگ نظری سے اتفاق کرنا ذاتی ترقی کو روک سکتا ہے۔
Aam rai ke sath tang nazari se ittefaq karna zaati taraqqi ko rok sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a person looking through a narrow tube, unable to see the bigger picture.
Imagine a person with blinders on, only able to see what's immediately in front of them.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہوئی دیر تو لگے کچھ بات نہیں، / تنگ نظری کا شکوہ کیا جائے کیسے
Hui der to lage kuch baat nahi, / Tang nazari ka shikwa kiya jaye kaise
If delayed, it seems of no consequence, / How can we complain of narrow-mindedness?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تنگ نظر دوستی میں بڑی برکت نہیں ہوتی
Tang nazar dosti mein bari barkat nahi hoti
There is no great blessing in narrow-minded friendship.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "narrow-minded" — having a limited outlook or perspective
First known use: 19th century
The term originally arose in the early 19th century as a metaphor, describing a person's mental limitations akin to physical narrowness.